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March 2016

Saturday, March 5

Chicken Noodle Lunch
HOSTED BY: Cumberland Presbyterian Women's Ministry
WHO: Public (suggested donation)
DETAILS: The menu will include chicken & noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, slaw, cake, and drinks.  Proceeds will go toward church and community porjects.
WHERE: Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Lincoln
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mason City Firemen's Soup Day
HOSTED BY: Mason City Firemen
WHO: Public with paid meal ticket
DETAILS: All you can eat chili, potato soup, or vegetable soup.  Also serving hot dogs and desserts.  Will deliver anywhere in the fire district for those unable to travel. Call 217-482-3770.  All proceeds will go for firefighter training.
WHERE: Mason City Firehouse, corner of Pine and Perry Streets, Mason City
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday, March 6

Church Soup Buffet
HOSTED BY: Middletown Presbyterian Church
WHO:  Public with paid meal ticket
DETAILS:  vegetable beef, chilli, homemade chicken noodle, cheesy broccoli, relish tray, pie or cake, drinks.  Take home a quart!  Children under 3 eat free! 
WHERE: Middletown Presbyterian Church
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Free Bowling Party
HOSTED BY: Healthy Communities Partnership
WHO:  Public
DETAILS:  Free bowling party open to the public to celebrate healthy living and substance-free living. Free food, free shoe rental, free bowling and giveaways!
WHERE: Logan Lanes, Lincoln
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Free Lunch at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
HOSTED BY: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
WHO:  Public
DETAILS:  Complete meal free to all
WHERE: 1140 N. State Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Jake's Boys concert fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Atlanta United Methodist Church
WHO:  Public with free-will dontation
DETAILS:  See Article
WHERE: Atlanta United Methodist Church, Atlanta
WHEN: 5 p.m.

Monday, March 7

Senior Fitness Class
HOSTED BY: Christian Village/Silver Fox Fitness
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Free of charge and is open to the public. Due to construction, entrance and parking is only from Short 8th St.
WHERE: Christian Village Congregate Building
WHEN: 10:15 a.m. to 10:45a.m.

Tuesday, March  8

Blood pressure screenings
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free blood pressure screenings are available every Tuesday.
WHERE: Wombacher Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon

Lincoln Kiwanis
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Kiwanis
WHO: Members and prospective members
DETAILS:  Kiwanis is a service organization working to serve the children of the world.
WHERE: American Legion, Lincoln
WHEN: Noon

Tuesday Night Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public (membership not required)
DETAILS:  Come early for dinner then enjoy an evening of Bingo.  We will offer large jackpots and a great atmosphere!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. Dinner service; 6:30 p.m. Bingo

Grief Share Community Group
HOSTED BY: Open Arms Christian Fellowship
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  See Publicity
WHERE: 813 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Lincoln Writer's Club
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Writer's Club
WHO: Members and guests
DETAILS:  See Article
WHERE: Alumni Room, Meyers-Evans Student Center, Lincoln College
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 9

Breastfeeding support group
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: New mothers
DETAILS: Breastfeeding support group meets weekly. Participants weigh their babies and have an opportunity to share stories and ask questions of a certified lactation consultant. Bring your lunch.
WHERE: Steinfort B at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Meyer-Evans Student Center, Lincoln College
WHEN: Noon

Prayer in the Park
WHO: Open to all
DETAILS:  Join others from the area as they come together to pray for the local government, school system, businesses, churches and families
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library, Pegram Room
WHEN: Noon

Thursday, March 10

Oasis Potluck lunch
HOSTED BY: The Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public and members
DETAILS:  Bring a dish to pass or pay a small admission and join us for a great meal and loads of fellowship!  We also award prizes.  Come join us for food and fun.
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.

Friday, March 11

CICBC Blood Drive
HOSTED BY: Mount Pulaski High School
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  For your convenience, please call the blood center toll-free to sign up at 1-866-GIVE-BLD or schedule an appointment online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org  Walk-ins are also welcome and appreciated.
WHERE: MPHS Old Gymnasium, 206 South Spring Street, Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

HONK! Jr. - The Musical
HOSTED BY: Mount Pulaski High School
WHO: Public with paid admission
DETAILS:  See article
WHERE: Mount Pulaski Family Life Center
WHEN: 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 12

Pancake and Sausage Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: West Lincoln-Broadwell PTO
WHO: Public with paid meal ticket
DETAILS:  Pancakes and Sausage breakfast with a basket raffle and silent auction.  All proceeds will benefit the West Lincoln-Broadwell Parent-Teacher Oganization
WHERE: West Lincoln-Broadwell, 2695 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 7 a.m. to Noon

Electronics recycling collection 
HOSTED BY: Habitat for Humanity of Logan County
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See Close-up
WHERE: Habitat for Humanity warehouse, 915 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 9 a.m. to Noon

Book signing with Sarah Chase Turner
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  See Library Notes
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon

HONK! Jr. - The Musical
HOSTED BY: Mount Pulaski High School
WHO: Public with paid admission
DETAILS:  See article
WHERE: Mount Pulaski Family Life Center
WHEN: 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 13

Habitat for Humanity Ground Breaking ceremony
HOSTED BY: Logan County Habitat for Humanity
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  See article
WHERE: 509 North Madison Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 2 p.m.

Monday, March 14

Senior Fitness Class
HOSTED BY: Christian Village/Silver Fox Fitness
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Free of charge and is open to the public. Due to construction, entrance and parking is only from Short 8th St.
WHERE: Christian Village Congregate Building
WHEN: 10:15 a.m. to 10:45a.m.

Tuesday, March 15

Blood pressure screenings
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free blood pressure screenings are available every Tuesday.
WHERE: Wombacher Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon

Lincoln Kiwanis
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Kiwanis
WHO: Members and prospective members
DETAILS:  Kiwanis is a service organization working to serve the children of the world.
WHERE: American Legion, Lincoln
WHEN: Noon

Tuesday Night Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public (membership not required)
DETAILS:  Come early for dinner then enjoy an evening of Bingo.  We will offer large jackpots and a great atmosphere!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. Dinner service; 6:30 p.m. Bingo

Grief Share Community Group
HOSTED BY: Open Arms Christian Fellowship
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  See Publicity
WHERE: 813 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Lincoln Masonic Lodge meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Masons Lodge 210
WHO: Members
DETAILS:  Regularly scheduled meeting
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Lodge 210, 2022 N. Kickapoo Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 16

Breastfeeding support group
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: New mothers
DETAILS: Breastfeeding support group meets weekly. Participants weigh their babies and have an opportunity to share stories and ask questions of a certified lactation consultant. Bring your lunch.
WHERE: Steinfort B at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Meyer-Evans Student Center, Lincoln College
WHEN: Noon

American Legion 263 Auxiliary meeting
HOSTED BY: American Legion 263 Auxiliary
WHO: Members
DETAILS: Monthly meeting
WHERE: American Legion Hall, 1740 Fifth Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 7 p.m.

Railsplitter Coin Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Railsplitter Coin Club
WHO: Open to everyone
DETAILS: Monthly meeting on the third Wednesday of each month
WHERE: Friendship Manor, meeting room
Entry to the meeting room is through the side door of the visitor parking lot.
WHEN: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Thursday, March 17

Zombie Movie Madness
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Young adults grades 6 - 12
DETAILS:  See Library Notes
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday, March 18

Diabetes support group
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: People with diabetes and their support system
WHERE: Wombacher Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 11 am-noon

St Thomas Aquinas Fish Fry
HOSTED BY: St. Thomas Aquinas Church
WHO: People with paid meal ticket
DETAILS:  Fish, cheesy potatoes, baked beans, slaw, dessert and a drink.  Dine in or Carry Out.  children 12 and under half price.  50/50 drawing
WHERE: Parish Hall, South Lafayette Street, Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Elkhart Dinner Lecture Series
HOSTED BY: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public with paid reservation
DETAILS:  See Article
WHERE: Wild Hare Cafe, Elkhart
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 19

Polar Plunge at Lincoln Lakes
HOSTED BY: Special Olympics
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Visit Website
WHERE: Lincoln Knights of Columbus/Lincoln Lakes
WHEN: Noon (meet at the KC Hall for transport to the lake)

Dinner Program at the Palms Grill
HOSTED BY: Atlanta Library and Museum
WHO: Public with paid admission
DETAILS:  See Article
WHERE: Palms Grill Cafe, Atlanta
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. program

Sunday, March 20

No events on the calendar

Monday, March 21

Senior Fitness Class
HOSTED BY: Christian Village/Silver Fox Fitness
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Free of charge and is open to the public. Due to construction, entrance and parking is only from Short 8th St.
WHERE: Christian Village Congregate Building
WHEN: 10:15 a.m. to 10:45a.m.

Military order of the Purple Heart
HOSTED BY: Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 159 and Auxiliary 159
WHO: Members
DETAILS: Monthly meeting of both the chapter and the auxiliary.  For questions about the chapter, auxiliary or membership call Melanie 217-871-8254. 
WHERE: VFW Post 755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 22

Blood pressure screenings
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free blood pressure screenings are available every Tuesday.
WHERE: Wombacher Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon

Lincoln Kiwanis
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Kiwanis
WHO: Members and prospective members
DETAILS:  Kiwanis is a service organization working to serve the children of the world.
WHERE: American Legion, Lincoln
WHEN: Noon

Tuesday Night Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public (membership not required)
DETAILS:  Come early for dinner then enjoy an evening of Bingo.  We will offer large jackpots and a great atmosphere!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. Dinner service; 6:30 p.m. Bingo

Grief Share Community Group
HOSTED BY: Open Arms Christian Fellowship
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  See Publicity
WHERE: 813 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 23

Breastfeeding support group
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: New mothers
DETAILS: Breastfeeding support group meets weekly. Participants weigh their babies and have an opportunity to share stories and ask questions of a certified lactation consultant. Bring your lunch.
WHERE: Steinfort B at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Meyer-Evans Student Center, Lincoln College
WHEN: Noon

Thursday, March 24

Coney Dog meal at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public with paid meal ticket
DETAILS:  Coney Dog, fries, drink & dessert.  We have an original Oasis Coney Dog sauce that you will love!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Ag Day Breakfast
HOSTED BY: Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO: Public with RSVP requested
DETAILS:  See Article
WHERE: Lincoln Christian University, Laughlin Center
WHEN: 7 a.m.

Friday, March 25

No events on the calendar

Saturday, March 26

Free Community Yoga Class
HOSTED BY: REPS Gym
WHO: Public
WHERE: REPS Gym, 300 S. McLean, Lincoln
WHEN: 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Sunday, March 27

Prenatal Class at ALMH
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public with reservation required
DETAILS:  Join us for a free prenatal class to learn about when to come to the hospital, who to expect during labor and delivery, pain relief options, breathing techniques PLUS receive a tour of the Family Maternity Suites at ALMH.   To register, please call the ALMH Obstetrics Department at 217-605-5233.
WHERE: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Family Maternity Suites, 200 Stahlhut Drive, Lincoln
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday, March 28

Senior Fitness Class
HOSTED BY: Christian Village/Silver Fox Fitness
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Free of charge and is open to the public. Due to construction, entrance and parking is only from Short 8th St.
WHERE: Christian Village Congregate Building
WHEN: 10:15 a.m. to 10:45a.m.

Tuesday, March 29

Blood pressure screenings
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free blood pressure screenings are available every Tuesday.
WHERE: Wombacher Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon

Lincoln Kiwanis
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Kiwanis
WHO: Members and prospective members
DETAILS:  Kiwanis is a service organization working to serve the children of the world.
WHERE: American Legion, Lincoln
WHEN: Noon

Tuesday Night Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public (membership not required)
DETAILS:  Come early for dinner then enjoy an evening of Bingo.  We will offer large jackpots and a great atmosphere!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. Dinner service; 6:30 p.m. Bingo

Grief Share Community Group
HOSTED BY: Open Arms Christian Fellowship
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  See Publicity
WHERE: 813 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 30

Breastfeeding support group
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: New mothers
DETAILS: Breastfeeding support group meets weekly. Participants weigh their babies and have an opportunity to share stories and ask questions of a certified lactation consultant. Bring your lunch.
WHERE: Steinfort B at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Meyer-Evans Student Center, Lincoln College
WHEN: Noon

Thursday, March 31

No events on the calendar

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